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Who We Are Ahoy there! We're Second Dinner! Perhaps you've heard of our first game, MARVEL SNAP? Mobile Game of the Year? That was just the beginning! Our next generation of games is "mad hype" and we're excited to make another blockbuster hit. (This time, with you!) The people here are uber-talented, and bring a bunch of diverse perspectives to the craft of makin' games. If you can bring something new to the table and expand our point of view, that's a huge upside. OH! And we're fully remote throughout the United States!! So you can totally apply and nobody will be mad at you. This Specific Team (It's a New Game!) We're working on something new, with a wildly exciting partner. The team is pretty small right now (~20 rad folks), so you can make a HUGE impact helping shape this thing. We just passed a big milestone and are ready to step on the gas . This Is Where You Come In As a Content Designer, you will design and implement awesome content that players will love. It's not easy to churn out great idea after great idea and then also take those ideas all the way into the game and will them into existence, but HEY. That's why you're here. Whether its missions, stories, items, heroes, or abilities - you will design it, build it in-engine, and then bask in the glory of your creations. (We will bask too; we love basking.) What You'll Do: Be a design firehose who can create endless, delightful content like characters, abilities, puzzles, bosses, and more! Get all the way in and implement your designs yourself in-engine. We're using the Godot engine. It's ok if you don't already know how to use Godot, as long as you can learn it quickly. But this is not a role where you create stuff and then hand it off. We're looking for generalists who can implement their own work Make sure the content is tuned and balanced for maximum fun Create mock-ups and documentation that clearly expresses your ideas to excite and inspire the team Collaborate with our world-class IP partner to create something that's authentic and delightful together Describe the Perfect Candidate? Don't Mind If I Do: You're a generalist who understands that the best designers are also capable of making their own dreams reality - whether that requires designing a UX flow, pulling together assets, obsessing over the perfect wording on a tooltip, or getting in there and writing code yourself You love wielding the latest technology to move lightning fast You understand how content and meta loops intertwine to give players compelling goals, like a juicy Hero Collector might do You love working with ridiculously talented people and making great stuff You will apply for this job HEY! Go apply already. What's the worst that could happen? If we reject your application you can just be like “ah I didn't want that job anyway” and then we both move on with our lives The total compensation for this position includes a new hire offer base salary range of: Content Designer II (mid-level): $110,000 - $145,000 USD + equity + comprehensive benefits + potential for discretionary performance bonuses Senior Content Designer I: $135,000 - $175,000 USD + equity + comprehensive benefits + potential for discretionary performance bonuses Individual pay within this salary range may span multiple levels within the discipline and is determined by assessed job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training. It also factors in market demands and business needs. The disclosed range is not adjusted based on location and may be subject to change or modification based on business needs in the future. Your recruiter can answer any questions about new hire total compensation during the hiring process. An overview of the benefits and perks at Second Dinner: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans with Second Dinner paying 100% of premiums for employees and 75% for dependents for many plans 401(k) contribution with no waiting period 16 weeks paid parental leave with no waiting period Home office improvement bonus Paid Vacation & Sick time Up to 10 BetterHelp sessions covered each benefits plan year Company Winter Holiday shutdown (Dec 25-Jan 1) Company Summer Holiday shutdown (week of July 4) Company Events - In-person all-hands gathering, and virtual events throughout the year We are an equal opportunity employer that places high value on diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, disability status, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military status, or veteran status. You must be legally authorized to work and reside in the United States. We do not sponsor visas or support employment outside the U.S. for this role.

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you'd like, where you'll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you'll be able to reimagine what's possible. Join us and help the world's leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world. YOUR ROLE We are looking for a skilled and proactive Video and Motion Designer to join our global Creative and Design Team. YOUR TASKS * Being a master of your craft. We are looking for gifted individuals that are able to strike the right balance between creativity and technical excellence in their work. In addition to being able to think creatively, we expect you demonstrate design best. practices, workflow efficiency, and ability to work to budget. * Telling complex business or technology stories through compelling visuals. Capgemini provides B2B solutions. Video and motion designers must be able to cut through the complexity to create compelling animations and videos that effectively communicate the value or essence of these solutions. * Working end-to-end from concept creation through to delivery. Our designers are expected to develop concepts that are on brief and then see them through to delivery of the final product across multiple formats. * Embracing and enhancing the brand. We have an established corporate identity and guidelines. Our designers are expected to embrace the brand and adhere to guidelines, while, at the same time, constantly look for new ways to enhance and push the brand identity forward. YOUR PROFILE * At least 5 years' experience working as a Video and Motion Designer (preferably agency or business). * Proficiency across the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically After Effects, Premiere Pro, Audition, and Illustrator). * Strong and diverse portfolio to prove you know what you're doing. * High level of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to consistently check the quality of work and deliverables. * Fluent written and spoken English * A demonstrable ability to grasp complex business topics and simplify/visualise accordingly. * Excellent organizational and multitasking skills. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to present in front of a group. WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE * Well-being culture: medical care with Medicover, private life insurance, and Sports card. But we went one step further by creating our own Capgemini Helpline offering therapeutical support if needed and the educational podcast 'Let's talk about wellbeing' which you can listen to on Spotify. * Access to over 70 training tracks with certification opportunities (e.g., GenAI, Excel, Business Analysis, Project Management) on our NEXT platform. Dive into a world of knowledge with free access to Education First languages platform, Pluralsight, TED Talks, Coursera and Udemy Business materials and trainings. * Continuous feedback and ongoing performance discussions thanks to our performance management tool GetSuccess supported by a transparent performance management policy. * Enjoy hybrid working model that fits your life - after completing onboarding, connect work from a modern office with ergonomic work from home, thanks to home office package (including laptop, monitor, and chair). Ask your recruiter about the details. GET TO KNOW US Capgemini is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fairness in all employment practices. We evaluate individuals based on qualifications and performance, not personal characteristics, striving to create a workplace where everyone can succeed and feel valued. Do you want to get to know us better? Check our Instagram - @capgeminipl or visit our Facebook profile - Capgemini Polska. You can also find us on YouTube. ABOUT CAPGEMINI Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 360,000 team members globally in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. Apply now!

Jackbox Games is looking for a Senior Game Designer to join our team! Who are We? Jackbox is a mid-sized game studio (~80 people) best known for our Jackbox Party Pack franchise: a set of five social party games released every fall. Since 2014, our games--like Quiplash, Drawful, and Trivia Murder Party-- have been featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, by Polygon, and in living rooms and finished basements across the world. In 2020, we had over 200 million users. And we have hard evidence that one of those users was Academy Award-winner Charlize Theron. You can learn everything you ever wanted to know about how our games work (spoiler: your phone is the controller!) and who we are and what we make at Jackbox Games. What's the Job? Jackbox Games is seeking a Senior Game Designer to provide creative leadership and design expertise for our acclaimed Party Pack series. In this senior role, you'll create innovative game concepts, lead design teams, and ensure our games deliver the perfect blend of humor, accessibility, and engagement that defines the Jackbox experience. As a Senior Game Designer, you'll be a creative force on our team, conceptualizing new games, crafting compelling player experiences, and collaborating with the Game Directors while maintaining our commitment to making games that anyone can play and everyone can enjoy. Key Responsibilities Lead game design efforts from initial concept through final production across Party Pack titles Create original game concepts and pitch new ideas for future Party Packs Design core game loops, progression systems, and player engagement mechanics Establish design best practices and maintain consistency across multiple titles Conduct and analyze playtests to iterate on game mechanics and player experience Collaborate with Creative Directors, artists, engineers, and audio teams to bring designs to life Balance gameplay to ensure casual player accessibility while maintaining competitive depth Present design concepts and game pitches to stakeholders and executive leadership Champion player-first design through user research and data analysis Able to create engaging gameplay with only a few, easy to understand rules Ability to take accessible ideas and make them a bit wacky, or take wacky ideas and make them accessible Experience designing for mobile touchscreen interfaces Required Qualifications 6+ years of game design experience with multiple shipped titles Proven track record designing successful multiplayer or social games Strong understanding of party game dynamics and social play patterns Familiarity with scripting languages for rapid prototyping Experience leading design teams and mentoring other designers Demonstrated ability to create original game concepts and mechanics Strong analytical skills for interpreting player feedback and metrics Experience with rapid prototyping and iterative design processes Deep understanding of game balancing and player progression systems Passion for creating inclusive, accessible gaming experiences We value kind, motivated, and creative people. Jackbox Games is a group effort and you must work collaboratively. Everyone here is committed to excellence and desires to work in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. Jackbox Games is committed to providing opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, or disability. Okay, but what are the perks? Pay range: $105,393 - $126,512. Please note: individual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate and position, including (but not limited to) skill set, experience, and qualifications. 401(k) with matching and medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance options. Flexible work schedule and environment. Currently, our employees are encouraged to work where they feel the safest and most productive. Our office in Lincoln Park in Chicago is open (and fully stocked with snacks) for folks who prefer to work in the office. We also offer remote work in the following states: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin. Flexible PTO. Take time off when you need to recharge, take a trip, or just catch up on life. Annual stipends for therapy, growth, wellness, and home office equipment to encourage our employees' lifelong learning pursuits and support mental and physical health. Creative work environment. We are lucky to work in a place that is full of talented and innovative folks. Most of the day, the place is pretty quiet (we're a focused bunch), but this is punctuated with hilarious outbursts and general merriment. Free food either virtually or in the office. We stock our kitchen with snacks as well as offer doordash credits quite frequently. Interested? Great, we look forward to reading your application. Please include: Your resume. A cover letter. You don't need to be a professional writer for this job (we have those) but communication is important so we weigh cover letters heavily. We would love to hear a bit about why you are interested in working at Jackbox Games. Links to your professional work. *(personal website/portfolio etc) Notice something that doesn't quite make sense--great. We want designers that think critically and understand the nuances of job postings in this day and age. On the fence? If you're interested in the job but worried you aren't qualified, we encourage you to err on the side of applying. We'd hate to miss out on great candidates just because they're worried they don't check every box on the job description. We know it is a time commitment to prepare an application and we respect that effort by thoughtfully reviewing every complete application and responding one way or the other. But that kind of thoughtful review means that it sometimes takes us a while to get back to applicants, so please be patient with us and no phone calls. Thanks for your interest in Jackbox Games!

A BIT ABOUT US We're the creators of Big Time, a breakout multiplayer action RPG, and the builders of Open Loot, a Web3 gaming platform powering hundreds of thousands of players and dozens of studios. Our ecosystem combines seamless onboarding, player-owned economies, and a robust NFT marketplace. Open Loot is fully live, profitable, and scaling fast-with over $300M in revenue and a growing network of partner games, token launches, and digital collectibles. Backed by veterans from Epic, Riot, Blizzard, and EA, we're building the future of games where players truly own what they play. THE MISSION Big Time Studios is seeking a Lead Game Designer to spearhead the design and evolution of core gameplay systems for our next big project. This role will focus on balancing game mechanics, driving live operations, and leveraging analytics to optimize player engagement and retention. You will be responsible for iterating on progression, in-game economies, and live content updates to ensure long-term player engagement. As a data-driven leader, you will guide a cross-functional team of designers, engineers, and artists to develop, launch, and maintain compelling gameplay systems. You will also manage game balancing, economy tuning, and live event design, ensuring that content updates keep the game fresh and exciting for players. If you have deep experience in designing live service games, a passion for using analytics to refine player experiences, and a strong understanding of game economies, we want you on our team.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Gameplay System Design: Lead the design and iteration of core gameplay mechanics, ensuring deep, engaging, and scalable systems. Live Ops Leadership: Oversee live events, seasonal content, balance updates, and other live service elements to maximize player engagement and long-term retention. Data-Driven Game Design: Leverage player telemetry, A/B testing, and analytics to make informed design decisions that improve user experience and game balance. Game Economy & Balance: Design and maintain a dynamic in-game economy, ensuring fair and engaging progression for all types of players. Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, art, marketing, and community teams Design Documentation: Maintain detailed, up-to-date documentation on game systems, mechanics, and economy models to align with development goals. QUALIFICATIONS 7+ years of game design experience, with shipped titles in live-service games (MMOs, strategy games, RPGs, or similar). Strong background in live operations and experience designing data-driven game updates that drive player retention. Proficiency in game analytics and telemetry tools, with a track record of using player data to refine and improve game systems. Deep understanding of in-game economies, balance, and progression systems, with experience in designing sustainable, engaging systems for online games. Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience leading and mentoring design teams. Proficiency with industry-standard design and analytics tools, including spreadsheets for balancing, SQL for querying game data Passion for building engaging online experiences that keep players coming back. WHAT WE OFFER Fully Remote Work: A fully remote work environment with flexible hours and a yearly company offsite to bring the whole team together. Work with the Best: Collaborate with gaming industry veterans who have developed games generating over $10B in combined revenue. Unlimited PTO: Take the time you need, when you need it. We believe in a healthy work-life balance. Competitive Compensation: Market-leading salary, performance-based bonuses, and stock options. Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision (if applicable based on location), and other wellness programs. Growth & Impact: Be part of an early-stage project where you'll have a major influence on the design, live operations, and overall player experience. If you're passionate about creating deeply engaging gameplay experiences, using data to drive decisions, and leading live-service games, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become a core leader in shaping Big Time's next big adventure.

Team Name: HearthstoneJob Title:Principal Game Designer, Hearthstone | Irvine, CARequisition ID:R026100Job Description: Pull up a chair and join us by the hearth! Blizzard is looking for a Principal Game Designer to join the Hearthstone card design team. If you have a passion for the design and craft of card games and want to help shape the future of Hearthstone, we want to hear from you! Our team values creativity, collaboration, and a passion for delivering joyful experiences to our players. As a Expert Game Designer on the card design team, you will have the core responsibility and specialization in making fun-to-play, clear, and balanced cards for our upcoming expansions. Your player insight, analytical abilities, and creativity will help create player-focused designs that will surprise and delight millions of players all around the world. As with every design role on the Hearthstone team, you will be a champion of Blizzard's commitment to delivering world class quality. This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work required to be on-site and some work-from-home. The home studio for this role is Irvine, CA. Responsibilities Create engaging cards and mechanics for Hearthstone's future expansions that deliver strategic depth and fun while remaining approachable. Leverage your knowledge of Hearthstone and the universe of Warcraft to design and develop cards, concepts, and flavor that encapsulates the charm of Hearthstone Script and implement cards using internal tools. Participate in playtests and foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement by providing thoughtful feedback. Advocate for and explain product vision and design decisions both inside and outside the initial design team. Champion the player experience at every stage of development, ensuring gameplay remains fun, rewarding, and fresh through ongoing support and content updates. Minimum Requirements Experience 10+ years of professional game design experience, including at least 3 years in a content design role on a live service game in the CCG or strategy game genre. Familiarity with live service game design, including content pipelines, seasonal events, and time-limited challenges. Proven success leading multi-disciplinary teams in aligning goals and delivering content from initial concept through launch, while holding the bar high for quality and player impact. Knowledge and Skills Deep understanding of card game mechanics, tuning, and player motivations. Strong project management skills and a great understanding of what players find fun. Ability to take initiative and manage responsibilities independently, demonstrating strong ownership and accountability. Being an advocate for simple, intuitive, and future-proof design A good understanding of when to control scope and when to encourage exploration to find the right balance when aiming for a specific deadline. Confident in speaking up or giving voice to dissenting opinions constructively. Proven ability to work collaboratively within teams and foster productive partnerships across all departments. Strong documentation practices that clearly communicate design intent and build alignment. Extra Points Experience playing a CCG at a competitive or high skill level. Active player of a variety of mobile titles, especially turn-based strategy games. Experience working with or helping define content creation pipelines and tools for fast iteration and designer-friendly workflows. Experience implementing game content using a programming or scripting language Required Application Materials: Cover Letter Resume Your Platform At Blizzard Entertainment, we pour our hearts and souls into everything we create. Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, we've been creating genre-defining games for millions of players around the world for more than 30 years. We're on a quest: bring our dreams to life and craft the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Hard work, iteration and polish go into the Blizzard “secret recipe,” but the most important ingredients come from talented people who share our vision. If that sounds like you, join us Our World Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft , Overwatch , Diablo , and StarCraft , Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (****************** a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net , Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered! The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting *************************************** In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $116,800.00 - $216,000.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

Description Playground Games is looking for a Lead Gameplay Designer to join our Fable team on a permanent basis.About us: As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are passionate about making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and, most of all, fun. We are excited to be rebooting the much-loved Fable franchise and are expanding our diverse team to create a new classic in the action RPG genre. About the role: As Lead Gameplay Designer you will develop and lead the gameplay design team, working on character driven gameplay systems. This is a permanent role based in our state-of-the-art studio in Royal Leamington Spa. We have a hybrid work model in place with a minimum of 3 days a week in the studio. Relocation assistance is available if required. What you'll do: Establish, maintain, and evolve design processes while ensuring gameplay design work is completed on time and to a high-quality standard. Guide and evaluate your team's gameplay design work to ensure it's creatively and technically sound, and aligned with the game's overall vision. Ensure that the communication between the Gameplay Design team and other stakeholders is smooth and efficient. Develop the skills and talent of the Gameplay Design team, carrying performance reviews and owning line management duties. Be responsible for the tasks and bugs of the Gameplay Design team, and work with other stakeholders to help define and prioritize them. Deputize for the Design Director, when required. What you'll bring: Proven success working on a character-driven gameplay systems such as locomotion, combat, camera, and AI. A strong creative sensibility and the ability to elevate your team's work through constructive feedback. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A flexible, highly-motivated, team-player attitude. A good understanding of technical considerations, with the ability to communicate with technical team members. A genuine passion for video games. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a world-class game with an established, talented, and collaborative team at one of the industry's most exciting first-party game studios. Playground Games is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion fuels creativity. We are dedicated to creating a safe, comfortable and welcoming working environment. We strive to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members. It drives our innovation and connects us closer to our players. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion across age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. At Playground Games we recognise the importance of self-development, career progression, well-being and retention of our colleagues. We celebrate difference and welcome everyone to join us and to be themselves at work. If you require any reasonable adjustments to apply for this position, please contact us on [email protected]

Design | Remote Rumble Games was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California. Our fully-remote development studio is home to a tight-knit team of professionals whose mission is to create the most engaging game experiences on the planet. We combine the best of AAA games, free-to-play accessibility and blockchain technology. We are passionate about collaboration and iteration to create games that will surprise and delight our players. We emphasize a positive work-life balance to allow our team to develop their best work. Join us! Your Mission We are looking for a Junior Game Designer who is passionate about video games and the art of design. You will work directly with our art and production teams using highly collaborative processes to design and implement new compelling characters and content. How you will contribute * You will design and implement unique characters for Towers and Titans, a free-to-own cross-platform hero collection game. * Own the execution of game content to the highest standards of quality from concept to implementation under strict time constraints. We'd love to hear from you if * You have experience as a Game Designer or in a similar role (including classes, prototypes, and personal projects). * You have experience in designing and playing RPG, strategy, and hero collection games. * You have experience in creating interesting and engaging characters with powerful abilities. Bonus points if * You have experience in scripting or programming. * You have experience working on a live product with active players. * You have experience in playing Raid: Shadow Legends, Arknights, or any other mobile hero collection game. * You have experience in game design theory, feature work, and balancing across a wide cast of characters. Benefits Having a happy team that collaborates well is our top priority. We offer exceptional benefits and invest in our team's happiness, wellbeing, and growth. * Generous salary, 401k matching, and paid time off * Healthcare, Vision, Dental, & Disability Insurance * Quarterly contribution & discounts for wellness related activities and programs * Exceptional culture and dedication to our team Send a resume to [email protected] California residents, please click here for our CCPA Employee and Applicant Privacy Notice.

Remote - US and Canada only We are a small studio dedicated to crafting unique and high-quality interactive experiences, and we are looking for a talented designer-programmer hybrid who will collaborate with both the engineering and design teams. The goal in this role is to drive the creation and improvement of core gameplay and technical systems and tools highly tuned for the level of rich feedback and player immersion that helped define our games. An example week for this person might be: Attend a design meeting and discover the need for a new camera feature to support a new content release. Program the camera feature and jump into the level editor to test and refine its implementation. Then, improve the level editor's toolset to enable the rest of the design team to make full use of your new feature in future levels. Of course, the role isn't limited to just camera features. Any interactive system applies - procedural animation, cloth simulation, player controls, AI creatures, NPC interactions - use your imagination! What you'll do here: Crafting technical systems that enable gameplay (either alone or with a small team) Create fluid user interactions with rich feedback and polished game feel Enjoys enabling team members by improving the creative pipeline Is comfortable with cross-disciplinary work and collaboration Must haves: Proficient in C, C# or C++ for quickly prototyping 3D gameplay Visual scripting Multiplayer game development Online operation of a live game Maya or 3D game engines Nice to haves: Seek adventure and uncertainty in exploring experimental and risky game concepts Believe in the practice of rapid prototyping and relentless iteration Have a desire to create meaningful, enriching experiences that touch and inspire players Perks: Paid Time Off, Holidays and Two Weeks Winter Break Employees and their dependents get medical, dental, and vision coverage, regardless of their level, tenure, or position within the company. Moreover, these benefits start on the first day of the job-there's no waiting period before they kick in. Pet Insurance for those who need it too. Compassionate leave for employees who needs to take care of their family members Pre-tax wellness stipend Pre-tax work from home stipend Access our savings plan (401K program) with company match Mental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Discount portal for everyday goods and services Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together Support for personal professional development We look forward to meeting you! Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. The salary range for this position is $57,000 USD to $120,000 USD annually, with the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company's compensation practices. Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company's standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off. #LI-Remote

Who we are At Fortis Games we aspire to make great games that bring people together while redefining how game companies work. We believe in building a sense of belonging through our games, their communities, and how we operate and treat each other. Through our game communities, we will create powerful connections and lasting memories. We will foster a culture of diversity, equity and belonging where together our diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds impact the games we make. We are an early but mighty organization with a leadership team of game industry veterans. There are many opportunities for you to have a big impact on the products we'll be making as well as the overall direction of the company. If you're passionate about tackling difficult problems with direct and thoughtful communication and team first mentality, we may be the right place for you. About the role This role is a key creative partner to product and game leadership, helping shape the long-term vision for a new player-first experience. You will focus on discovering and defining systems that make players feel connected, valued, and emotionally invested without relying on transactional mechanics, all while supporting a long-term progression model that keeps players active. As a Principal Game Designer, you'll bring clarity to ambiguous spaces, guide early and ongoing exploration, and help establish the design principles that will anchor the future of the project. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders to evolve the project's identity and ensure the gameplay experience reflects our highest goals for player meaning, connection, and long-term engagement. What you'll achieve Define and uphold the design vision, ensuring systems and features support a meaningful, player-centric experience. Drive discovery and exploration efforts, helping the team identify opportunities that deepen emotional investment and connection. Partner with leadership to align design direction with product goals and long-term strategy. Provide structure and clarity as the project navigates open-ended or ambiguous problem spaces. Mentor designers, elevate craft quality, and foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and thoughtful experimentation. Communicate insights, patterns, and design learnings that strengthen decision-making across the project. What you'll need to be successful A holistic understanding of systems design and how player motivations, psychology, and behaviors influence long-term engagement while still having a sense of long-term progression. Strong ability to think from first principles and explore new ways for players to feel connected and invested. Skill in navigating ambiguity, defining problems, and driving alignment in complex design spaces. Experience collaborating closely with cross-functional partners across product, engineering, art, and production. Ability to translate qualitative and quantitative insights into actionable design direction and iterative improvements. Clear, structured communication that makes abstract ideas understandable and actionable. A track record of mentoring designers and elevating design quality across a team. A naturally curious mindset and a drive to stay current with evolving player expectations, design trends, and opportunities in the market. Why join us There are many reasons to join us, but here are a few: We strongly believe we are changing how games studios operate and at the core of what we do is making great games that create a connected community We're not just about making Games Where You Belong. We're also about building communities where our people belong. That's why Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth. Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Team Name: World of WarcraftJob Title:Lead Content Designer, Live Game - World of Warcraft | Irvine, CARequisition ID:R026566Job Description: Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a talented and experienced Lead Content Designer for the World of Warcraft team. As the Lead Designer on the Live Game team, you are responsible for leading design decisions and overseeing their execution from concept to completion. As a collaborator, you understand the importance of communication and feedback. The ideal candidate has proven experience in game design, a strong aptitude for critical thinking and analysis, outstanding people skills, boundless creativity, a strong visual aesthetic, and a passion for playing and analyzing games. This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The home studio for this role is in Irvine, CA. Responsibilities: Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: Driving vision of new features in collaboration with partners Managing, mentoring, evaluating, and providing feedback to a team of Designers Partnering with Production to scope, plan, and organize multiple simultaneous projects Coordinating with Product Management and Analytics to apply a data-informed approach to crafting epic player experiences Upholding and shaping high quality standards for art, design, and game performance Promoting, contributing to and participating in our culture of inclusion Minimum Requirements 8+ years of game design experience or a portfolio demonstrating equivalent experience. 3+ years managing a team Ability to design and implement content from concept to completion. Ability to maintain and communicate a clear vision from pitch to ship Excellent written and verbal communication skills Extra Points Design portfolio showing your work and contributions Experience leading projects Familiarity with World of Warcraft Application Materials Resume Cover Letter, while not required, should include: A bit about you (fun facts, hobbies... tell us about you!) Why you're interested in working on World of Warcraft What excites you about game design Your Platform Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft , Overwatch , Diablo , and StarCraft , Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (****************** a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net , Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Our World Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty , World of Warcraft , Overwatch , Diablo , Candy Crush ™ and Bubble Witch ™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered! The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting *************************************** In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $97,200.00 - $179,900.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

Description Playground Games is looking for a Game Designer to join our Fable team on a contract basis. About us: As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are passionate about making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and, most of all, fun. We are excited to be rebooting the much-loved Fable franchise and are expanding our diverse team to create a new classic in the action RPG genre. About the role: As a Game Designer you will act as a champion of quality across the team, working with various disciplines to implement key systems and features, and using visual scripting and proprietary tools to build content in Fable. Our ideal candidate is a technically proficient Designer who is passionate about their craft, skilled in all aspects of Game Design, demonstrates a willingness to be hands on and has the track record to prove it. This is a contract role based at our state-of-the-art facilities in Royal Leamington Spa. We have a hybrid work model in place with a minimum of 3 days a week in studio. Relocation assistance is available if required. What you'll do: Use tools and scripting within our custom, proprietary engine to implement features and content to the highest standard and deliver on the project's vision. Implement and maintain high-quality features and system designs. Work with a highly motivated, talented cross-discipline team to deliver content to expectations. What you'll bring: Demonstrable experience using visual scripting tools Interest in collaborating with a team of diverse perspectives to derive great solutions Passion for problem identification and solving A flexible, highly motivated and friendly approach to your work Excellent written and verbal communication skills A genuine passion for video games Text-based scripting experience in C++, C# or similar is desired but not essential This is a fantastic opportunity to make a world-class game with an established, talented, and collaborative team at one of the industry's most exciting first-party game studios. Playground Games is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion fuels creativity. We are dedicated to creating a safe, comfortable and welcoming working environment. We strive to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members. It drives our innovation and connects us closer to our players. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion across age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. At Playground Games we recognise the importance of self-development, career progression, well-being and retention of our colleagues. We celebrate difference and welcome everyone to join us and to be themselves at work. If you require any reasonable adjustments to apply for this position, please contact us on [email protected]